Principal Teacher, Guidance

Job Description

Based at Greenfield Academy, you will work full time, 35 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call on 01382 431111 or email jlothian165@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will be GTCS Registered (Secondary), with a knowledge of the relevant curriculum area and an awareness of the main current issues in Scottish education.

Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities of a Teacher, the Principal Teacher of Guidance has delegated management responsibility within a defined area of the school and for a specific group of pupils. The school development plan provides the main, but not exclusive, context within which this responsibility will be exercised.

The Individual

You will demonstrate application and knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence as well as the new National Qualifications structure and evidence of appropriate Professional Learning. In addition you will have a positive and caring approach and commitment to young people, have good communication/ interpersonal skills and relate well to others. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.